Tokyo to Des Moines time converter

Des Moines is 14 hours behind Tokyo. When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 7:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Des Moines.

Tokyo JST

Monday, October 19, 2026

Des Moines CDT

Sunday, October 18, 2026

Tokyo
Japan
Mon, Oct 19
JSTUTC+9
Des Moines
Iowa, United States
Sun, Oct 18
CDTUTC-5-14h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Tokyo to Des Moines conversion table

Every hour of today in Tokyo and the matching time in Des Moines. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

TokyoDes Moines
12:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
3:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
4:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
5:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM7:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM8:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM9:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM12:00 AM
3:00 PM1:00 AM
4:00 PM2:00 AM
5:00 PM3:00 AM
6:00 PM4:00 AM
7:00 PM5:00 AM
8:00 PM6:00 AM
9:00 PM7:00 AM
10:00 PM8:00 AM
11:00 PM9:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Tokyo and Des Moines switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -14h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -15h
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -14h

Distance

Tokyo and Des Moines are 9,852 km (6,122 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Tokyo and Des Moines?

Des Moines is 14 hours behind Tokyo.

What time is it in Des Moines when it is 9 AM in Tokyo?

When it is 9:00 AM in Tokyo, it is 7:00 PM (Sun, Oct 18) in Des Moines.

When is the best time to call Des Moines from Tokyo?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM in Tokyo (5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Des Moines): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between Tokyo and Des Moines change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.